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EA12 GMF

2012 Kia Venga

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,299 mi
Last recorded89,299 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 GMF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 89,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 88,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,583 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 82,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,038 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,414 miles

Front tyres close to wear bars worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,509 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 49,506 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,655 miles

Rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,175 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2018 31,556 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,510 miles

both front tyres close to the wear bars

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,211 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,424 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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EA12 GMF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA12 GMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA12 GMF registered?

EA12 GMF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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